Carnival ’23 Draws Boaters to La Paz and Mazatlan

By: CAPT. PAT RAINS

La Paz and Mazatlan will host Carnival celebrations, Feb. 16 - 21, and boaters at anchor can get free front-row seats to dazzling parades, fireworks, bands a nd parties. Within La Paz harbor, the Malecon anchorage offers your best viewing, or slowly cruise the channel for a mile between Muelle Fiscal and the Windmill using binoculars. Seas permitting at Mazatlan, anchor off Avenida del Mar between Punta Tiburon and Valentino’s Castle east of Isla Venados. Events change daily during these first Carnivals since Covid. Tickets can be purchased for restaurants, costume parties and unique tours ashore.

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The FD100 Hull 7 Basic Specs

L.O.A.101’ 6” (30.96m)

L.W.L.92’ 4” (28.17m)

Beam 23’ 3” (7.11m)

Displacement (half load) 275,450lbs (124.9 tons)

Fuel Capacity 4,000 US gals (15,140ltrs)

Fresh Water Capacity 400 US gals (1,500ltrs)

EnginesTwin CAT C32A 1,900hp

GeneratorsTwin ONAN 40kW (60Hz)

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